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Special needs caregivers in Franklin, IN

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Janae J.


Franklin, IN

$14-18/hr1 yrs exp

Heart Warming And Fun Sitter

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Hi! I am a loving, passionate, happy, calm, but energetic young adult. I am interested in becoming a light in the lives of others. I have a brother who I grew up with who has special needs. He was diagnosed with ADD, PDD, ODD, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Growing up my entire life I have learned to be patient and gentle when I...
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Dana E.


Franklin, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Extraordinaire

I am super loving, patient, energetic, and absolutely love children! I have worked in the public school system as a teacher's assistant for the past 10 years. The last 3 years have been with special needs children. I also love to cook, clean, organize, and run errands. Outdoor activities and anything craft related are my...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cortney L.


Franklin, IN

$12-16/hr5 yrs exp

Only The Absolute Best Sitter

Hi my names Cortney, I've been a CNA for over 5 years now. I am great with kids & elderly. I'm a very neat & clean person. I have no problem with cleaning, laundry, etc. I have a daughter of my own, she's 8. Plus I babysit for my siblings all the time. Usually its my niece and nephew that are 1 yr old & 9 yrs old. Also my fiance...
Cortney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Mary B.


Trafalgar, IN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been working with kids since middle school including children with special needs! I was an essential skills assistant when I graduated high school and I am now a skills specialist during the school year! A few years ago I worked at a daycare full time with children ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. The last four years I...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary watched my 2 boys ages 10, 8 for the summer in 2020. She was always punctual and dependable. She was able to take them to a park or the pool. She did crafts with them also. She is able to prepare light meals, and take care of our pet. The kids loved her...

Amy R.

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Nicole L.


Greenwood, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Mature Caregiver With Background In Nursing And Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Nurturing, care giving and educating are my passions! In addition to my personal experience as the mother of 4 boys (17, 15, 15 & 13 y. o.) I am a retired RN, and have 20+ years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. I truly enjoy caring for children of all ages and stages of development. Having...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah L.


Greenwood, IN

$20-33/hr20 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had the pleasure of caring for children for the last 20 years, including running my own daycare for 17years. I am a mom of 5 children. I have education in early childhood development as well as a medical background as a CNA and am first aid and CPR certified. I am a clean, patient, firm, reliable, trustworthy, honest and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Sarah is the most amazing Nanny and has been our families lifesaver for the last year! Not only is she wonderful with my daughter, but when I come home from work the house is clean, the laundry is done and there is warm banana bread on the table. I don't know how...

Erin D.

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Zoe S.


Greenwood, IN

$24/hr9 yrs exp

Love Kids. Fun But Responsible

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I love kids I have worked with special needs children since I was a kid. Grew up as a swimmer have some medical experience other than CPR
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She worked really well with my three kids! 5 year old twins and my 8 month old. One of my twins is autistic and she absolutely loved Zoe! She doesn’t like people but connected with Zoe really fast!"

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Mary F.


Greenwood, IN

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've been watching special-needs children in the past. I ran the house with four special-needs girls. It was a 24 hour house and I took care of everything. Also, I had two boys of my own that I stayed at home with and did everything and I now have two grandbabies that I take care of one is 6 months old and one's autistic. He's 2...
Mary can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Courtney T.


Greenwood, IN

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Courtney

My name is Courtney and I would love to CARE for you! I have a degree in Sign Language Interpreting and American Sign Language. I have worked with a wide array of people of all ages. I have been an after school nanny for a family with two young girls. I have been a nanny during the summer for a young girl with cognitive...
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Sarah L.


Greenwood, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am mom of 3. I have 20 years of caring for children of all ages working as a nanny and caregiver. I have experience with autism, downs syndrome and cerebral palsy. I have a passion for caring for people. I am a clean, responsible and reliable nonsmoker. I have reliable transportation and am very punctual. I am a hard worker...
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Nicole L.


Greenwood, IN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Mature Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

In addition to caring for my older sister who has MR with associated physical and mental challenges, I have over 25 years of professional experience. My professional career includes 20 years with a social service agency providing supports to individuals of all ages with a myriad of developmental, cognitive, physical and...
I have experience working with all sorts of patients being a Nursing Assistant. I can provide a helping hand where necessary for personal care. and help with special needs.
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Jennifer B.


Greenwood, IN

$18-28/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, nature loving nanny who loves spending time outdoors and staying active. On rainy days I love to bring out arts and crafts and work with little ones exploring their creativity through play and developing their fine motor skills at the same time. I see every interaction as an opportunity for learning. I love to go...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Amina B.


Greenwood, IN

$19-21/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Who Loves Children

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Amina and I have over 30 years experience, CPR certified and I am comfortable caring for all children, especially those who may have special needs. I am married and the mother of two adult children. I have an amazing 30-year-old daughter, who was born with cerebral palsy and beat the odds with early...
Amina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Uswatthage Dona D.


Greenwood, IN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Hearted Caregiver

I am very caring and Kindhearted person. I like to take care of people who need my service. I have experienced more than 08 years with (CPR-adult and pediatric, BLS, MTTP) Professional qualification. I have work experienced individual and home care places with different kind of health issues. Most of the elders had diabetes...
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Savannah C.


Greenwood, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Vannah (certified RBT)

Hello! My name is Vannah. I would love to meet and engage with your kiddo(s)! I am in school right now, Mondays and Wednesdays, going to get my certificate in art therapy. I am a certified RBT and worked at an autism therapy clinic for a year. It changed my whole perspective on kiddos with disabilities and a passion to help them...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 21 years old. I have a worked a daycare/preschool setting for 5 years now, I have experience with special needs children as my little sister is special needs, I'm 1 of 6 kids I also have 5 nieces and 3 nephews that I love dearly! I'm a great driver, I am first aid and CPR certified and I'm also a licensed CNA. Which I can...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lexi watches my boys on the weekends when I work. She even takes them to church with her! We love her and are so thankful to have found her."

Megan A.

I have worked with kiddos with ASD, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and more. From an ABA center, to a conductive school for education, to being a 1-on-1, working on a Autism Psychiatric Unit, and at Behavioral Schools. These kiddos have a special place in my heart and I would absolutely love to care for your kiddo and give you...
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Cara S.


Greenwood, IN

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Taker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, Hi! I absolutely love being a nanny! It has been such a rewarding and fulfilling experience. After 20 years of working in different childcare settings this has been my favorite. My absolute joy in life is being mom to my beautiful and creative daughter! She is my greatest teacher. I feel that this profession...
Cara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Cara has cared for our daughter from infancy on. Our daughter is 13 now and she has the best memories while she was with Cara! Cara is caring, loving, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent caregiver !"

Amy P.

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Annie W.


Beech Grove, IN

$12-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old. Among other jobs, I have always had babysitting jobs on the side, ranging from infants to middle school children. I also regularly volunteer with the special needs community, so I am very comfortable working with someone who has special needs. I grew up in a family of six,...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Annie was incredibly reliable and very punctual! My son absolutely adored her, she did so good with him, I honestly couldn't have asked for a better sitter! Highly recommend."

Samantha N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Franklin, IN

Mary B.

5.0

Mary watched my 2 boys ages 10, 8 for the summer in 2020. She was always punctual and dependable. She was able to take them to a park or the pool. She did crafts with them also. She is able to prepare light meals, and take care of our pet. The kids loved her and I would definitely recommend...

- Amy R.

Sarah L.

5.0

All of my kids loved her. She came in ready to have fun and engaged with them at each of their levels. Her experience is unparalleled. She handled the challenges of having 4 kids with ease. She is an absolutely champion! Can't wait to have her back!!

- Katie V.

Zoe S.

5.0

She worked really well with my three kids! 5 year old twins and my 8 month old. One of my twins is autistic and she absolutely loved Zoe! She doesn’t like people but connected with Zoe really fast!

- Care member

Lexi L.

5.0

Lexi watches my boys on the weekends when I work. She even takes them to church with her! We love her and are so thankful to have found her.

- Megan A.

Cara S.

5.0

Cara has been a great nanny to our son. She began caring for him around 3 months of age until he was about 13 months old. She was always so warm and attentive with him! She would send us picture and video updates. She took him to the library on a few occasions, would go on walks when the weather...

- Nicholas M.

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